Coach Phan Nhu Thuat officially leaves the hot seat of Song Lam Nghe An

Currently, Song Lam Nghe An has not yet proposed a replacement. It is expected that after the match with Hoang Anh Gia Lai in round 6 of V.League 2025/26, the club's leadership will officially announce the identity of the head coach.

Phan Nhu Thuat was reappointed to lead SLNA from November 2024, replacing coach Pham Anh Tuan in the middle of the 2024/25 V.League season. Last season, he managed to help the team stay in the league in the penultimate round, which was considered a remarkable effort. However, entering the 2025/26 season, the situation went in the opposite direction. After 5 rounds, SLNA only won 4 points, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, temporarily standing at the bottom of the table.

Notably, in the last 2 rounds, the Nghe An team continuously dropped points in an unbelievable scenario. In round 4, despite taking an early lead and playing with one more player against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, SLNA was still held to a draw. In round 5, they led by 2 goals against Ho Chi Minh City Police but eventually lost 2-3 right on Vinh Stadium. These results were considered the last straw, leading to Mr. Thuat's decision to leave the hot seat.

Coach Phan Nhu Thuat resigned when the season had just begun, the Nghe An team needed to quickly find a successor with enough courage and experience to lift the players' spirits, and at the same time, help the club avoid being caught up in the relegation race. Fans are waiting for an official announcement from the board of directors after the match against HAGL, because this will be an important moment for the future of the team in the rest of the season.

After round 6, V.League will take a 2-week break, and this period is considered a golden opportunity for the new head coach to integrate with the team, build a new playing style and bring a positive breath of life to Song Lam Nghe An.